Basic Bananas Journal
The latest tips from the Basic Bananas team
How to stop your emails from going to spam
5 reasons to keep people subscribed and opening your emails Your email database is next year’s sales. It’s your potential to generate sales with just a few emails. It’s more valuable than your bank account and will actually fill your bank account sustainably if your leads are all nurtured well. Read more
Pique your (P)interest | A quick guide to Pinterest marketing strategy
What’s Pinterest? Founded by internet entrepreneurs Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp in 2009 (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) Read more
How to choose thebest email marketing software for your business
If only email marketing software were created equal, then this would be a no-brainer. When considering cost, learning curve, unique features and customer support, there’s just so much to think about. Read more
Saving Time Like A Pro
Are you often distracted? Do you tend to procrastinate? Is your inbox a real “time thief”? Having so much to do with very limited time every single day, Christo shares a few easy-to-implement tips on how to be more...
End Your Meetings With This Question
How do you finish your meetings? If you’re looking for a way to effectively sum up what’s been discussed, you might find Franziska's favourite question to ask at the end meetings super useful! Highlights: 0:00 Intro...
A Simple Hack to Crush Your High Impact Tasks
Want in on a secret on how to complete the tasks that are going to propel your business forward every single day? In this video tip, Christo shares a simple hack, a secret that lies within observing your energy levels...
Tiered Pricing | A quick guide to pricing right
In this episode, Franziska shares her insights on using a tiered pricing model to reach a wider audience. Generally used by software companies, watch this video to discover how it can also be applied to any other...
S11 EPISODE 26: [Entrepreneurs in the spotlight] – How to deal with imposter syndrome, a smart blogging strategy and how to lead leaders
In another Entrepreneurs in the spotlight episode, please meet Clare Sheng from The Fitting Room on Edward, Brisbane’s finest clothing alterations studio. Clare grew up around clothes but took a professional detour to pharmacy before joining her...
S11 EPISODE 25: [Linkedin Strategies Part 2] The best Linkedin content strategies and technology
Linkedin strategies part 2 with our dear friend Anne Miles is back! Make sure to also check out part 1 if you haven’t already. In this episode, you’ll discover… What type of content works well on Linkedin. How often and when to post content on...
Quarterly Planning
Are you working with a team? Planning to work with a team? Or are you working by yourself? It. Doesn’t. Really. Matter. In this video, Christo shares the planning template we use at Basic Bananas HQ every quarter to...
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S11 EPISODE 24: [Linkedin Strategies Part 1] What NOT to do with Linkedin messaging
Linkedin is such a powerhouse tool for business owners. In this episode, we’ve invited Anne Miles, one of the best Linkedin strategists to share her knowledge with you. We are so excited to have her. In this episode, you’ll discover… How to...
Should I Rebrand?
To rebrand, or not to rebrand, that is the question. If you feel like your brand is lacking a bit of sparkle, it might be time for a refresh. Here’s a quick tip on how to work out if a rebrand is just what you need. Highlights: 0:37 The key reason...